Peculiarities of 20th century english literature and main characteristics

The 20th century was unprecedented. Einstein, Darwin, Freud, and Marx were just a few of the thinkers who radically changed Western culture. These changes were clearly shaped in 20th century literature. Modernism, a movement that marked a fundamental break with Victorianism in the 19th century, created postmodernism with an emphasis on self-awareness and pop art. 20th century literature is a diverse discipline, spanning different genres, but with common characteristics that have changed literature forever.